Co-Counseling Personal Injury Cases With Finney Injury Law

3 Key Benefits of Partnering With Finney Injury Law

When it comes to maximizing outcomes for personal injury clients, co-counseling cases with an experienced trial firm like Finney Injury Law can provide tremendous value. Co-counseling allows attorneys to leverage additional resources, support, and expertise to achieve the best possible results.

1. Cost Sharing

Personal injury cases, especially those that enter litigation, often require a significant financial investment to ensure they are properly worked up. Hiring experts, conducting depositions, and preparing trial exhibits can quickly drain a small firm's resources.

By co-counseling with Finney Injury Law, sole practitioners and small firms can access the capital needed to put their best case forward without over-extending themselves financially. This levels the playing field against deep-pocketed defendants and insurance companies.

An alliance with our seasoned trial team and our financial support would provide your firm and your clients with the tools to help win in the courtroom.

2. Strategic Support

Preparing a personal injury case for trial is a complex undertaking that benefits from collaboration. When co-counseling with Finney Injury Law, referring attorneys gain a thought partner who is equally invested in the outcome.

While many attorneys informally consult colleagues on their cases, those individuals lack the in-depth knowledge to provide meaningful strategic guidance. Co-counseling ensures both firms are fully immersed in the details of the case and can engage in productive brainstorming sessions.

3. Comprehensive Trial Support

Co-counseling with Finney Injury Law provides referring attorneys access to a robust trial infrastructure. From drafting briefs and jury instructions to handling appeals, the Finney Injury Law team can support cases from intake through post-verdict motions.

For sole practitioners and small firms, this type of comprehensive trial support is invaluable. It allows them to take on complex, high-stakes cases while ensuring no detail is overlooked.

The Bottom Line

At Finney Injury Law, we are passionate about helping injury victims achieve justice. Co-counseling cases with referring attorneys is one of the key ways we're able to expand our impact.

If you're an attorney considering referring a case, we encourage you to reach out for a no-obligation consultation. Our team will provide an honest assessment of how we can add value to your case. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you. But if we can help, we'll put our full resources to work for you and your client.

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A Recent Example of Our Co-Counsel Success

20 Million Dollar Wrongful Death – Trucking Accident Verdict

Original Offer: $0
Final Result: $20,025,000.00
Case Number: 2011-CC00821
Case Date: 08/05/2022
Type: Verdict
Insurance Company: Sentry Insurance

Schultz, et al vs. Great Plains Trucking, Inc., et al – Jury Verdict

On Friday, August 5, 2022, a St. Charles County, MO jury agreed to hold a Kansas trucking company responsible for the death of a 19-year-old, returning a verdict of $20,025,000.00.

Attorneys Toni Schlapprizzi and Craig Schlapprizzi of Schlapprizzi Attorneys at Law represented the mother while Firm attorneys Chris Finney and Alex Ledbetter co-counseled the case representing the young man’s father.

On August 6, 2019, “Junior” was traveling in the passenger seat of the family vehicle on Hwy-70 when the SUV was struck by a semi-truck causing catastrophic injury to Junior and ultimately his death.

The trucking company denied culpability in Junior’s death. They offered $0 to settle the case and an alternative explanation for the young man’s passing, blaming his mother, the SUV driver.

Three years after his death, our St. Charles truck accident attorneys stood toe-to-toe with the defense counsel in a St. Charles county courtroom. The days were long filled with expert and witness testimonies, photo and video exhibits and statements. The jury worked well into the evening on the fifth and final day; at 11 pm, they rendered their verdict: $20,025,000.00.

We cannot say enough about the people of St. Charles who served and worked on this jury. They gave of themselves to arrive at this verdict and received nothing in return. It’s incredibly selfless and humbling to watch.

Money will never replace the loss of a child, but we are incredibly grateful to the jury and couldn’t be happier for our clients, especially the mother who was blamed for her son’s death for three years by the defense.

Q&A

What are the main financial advantages of co-counseling a personal injury case with Finney Injury Law?

Co-counseling with Finney Injury Law allows smaller firms and solo practitioners to share the significant costs associated with litigating personal injury cases—such as expert witnesses, depositions, and trial preparation. This partnership provides access to the financial resources needed to build a strong case without overextending the firm’s budget, helping level the playing field against large insurance companies and well-funded defendants.

How does co-counseling with Finney Injury Law enhance case preparation and trial support?

By partnering with Finney Injury Law, referring attorneys gain access to a full trial infrastructure and strategic collaboration. The Finney team offers hands-on support with everything from drafting briefs and jury instructions to managing appeals. This ensures that every aspect of the case is handled with precision and expertise, allowing smaller firms to confidently pursue complex, high-stakes cases while maintaining high-quality representation for their clients.

Testimonials

Thorough and Professional. After my accident, I had so many questions and had no idea what to do next or who to turn to. I was referred to Finney Injury Law and all of my worries went away. They were so helpful in explaining the process, what to expect, and what I was entitled to. Highly recommended. Thank you!

Alexander T.

What made the Finney Injury Law experience stand out in Larry's mind was the personal attention.

Larry

Chris Finney’s professionalism and guidance as my lawyer far exceeded my expectations. From the beginning, I knew that he not only valued me as a person, but he saw the value in pursuing my claim. I highly recommend Chris. He is smart, dedicated and will not fail to do his very best for his client. Once I contacted Chris, I had such peace of mind knowing he was on my side.

Holly

My son and I worked with Chris Finney on a personal injury case. He handled the case professionally and kept us informed. He was excellent in getting back to us quickly on any questions we may have had. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

Cren P.

Spectacular law firm! Alex Ledbetter was a great attorney to take on my case. I was unable to drive and could not get anywhere. Mr. Ledbetter came to my home to drop off/ pick up my documents and he was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. I did not have the pleasure too work with Mr. Finney, but I am 100 percent certain he is just as great as Mr. Ledbetter. Trust me when I say, you are in good hands with the team. Super quick and responsive, it was a pleasure.

Tyler P.

I worked with this firm for a few months while they worked on my case. They were very responsive to my emails and calls and got back to me right away. They always answered my questions without making me feel like I was bothering them. The staff was friendly and actually cared about me and my well-being. Chris (the attorney) talked to both myself and my husband personally, answering questions, before I even signed on with them. The process was very easy with communication and paperwork online so I didn’t need to keep going to the office. They continue to help me with medical bills, even after settlement was reached. I highly recommend this firm for your personal injury case needs.

Stefany